This is a hard book to rate. I really enjoyed the style or writing and the characters were quirky and interesting. My only complaint was that the story was a bit muddled and I didn't really get the point of the tortoise. The tortoise was interesting but I kept thinking, what is the point of this tortoise. The story didn't wrap up very well at the end either. I wasn't really clear about the nature of the relationship was between the father and Thoby. This is a funny, very clever, heart warming novel. I find it hard to describe without giving away plot spoilers or making it sound ridiculous. There are chapters narrated by a tortoise! And they are fabulous! This is not a heavy read, but the reader should pay attention as the book is full of puns and word play that enhance the story. This is a book with many fully drawn characters you will fall in love with, wish you had met, and some you think you already may have met! Take your time and enjoy the wonderful writing!
Absolutely beautiful story, couldn't put it down! One of the best-written novels I've ever read.
—muneeb
It was quirky and original. Didn't love the end, but otherwise glad I read it.
—mom
One of my all time favourite books. A fresh voice from Newfoundland.
—Francezka
Quirky, like Oddly herself, this is a light-hearted journey home.
—Bhaskar
